Wesleyan Bible Commentary, Vol. 3: Isaiah–Malachi
Overview
The Wesleyan Bible Commentary is the first multi-volume commentary on the whole Bible by a distinguished community of Wesleyan scholars—representing nine evangelical denominations. The commentary takes advantage of the latest and best information available to present-day Bible scholars. This series maintains both the spiritual insight and sound biblical scholarship of John Wesley and Adam Clarke, but expresses these characteristics in the context of contemporary thought and life. The resulting commentary is cast in the framework of contemporary evangelical Wesleyan Bible scholarship.
For many years the authors and publishers have sensed the need for a modern, practical Bible commentary from a broadly evangelical and uniquely Wesleyan perspective—the Wesleyan Bible Commentary meets this need. This commentary series aims for a high level of sound biblical scholarship, with a purpose that is practical rather than technical. The design of the series is evangelical, expositional, practical, homiletical, and devotional. Pastors will find these commentaries particularly useful for sermon preparation. Laypersons and students will find them ideally suited for research projects and personal study.
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- Detailed outline
- Lengthy introduction that discusses historical, authorship, and interpretive issues
- Charts and diagrams supplement detailed exposition
- Technical language confined to footnotes for further research
- Extensive bibliography
Top Highlights
“the way of indulgence versus the way of discipline” (Page 509)
“Though it tarry, wait for it (v. 3). This is the hardest thing for man to do, especially when things press persistently. But the secret of finding the answer was in doing just what Habakkuk had done: he told God everything, then listened, waiting on God for the answer. Waiting is an essential part of faith. God answers by ‘Yes,’ ‘No,’ and ‘Wait.’” (Page 715)
“The prophet is not describing the resurrection at the end of human history, but the renewal and return of Israel to the promised land.” (Page 467)
“But for God, it means that since man has changed his attitude toward Him, God can now change His thoughts, His decisions, His immediate actions toward man. For man there can be sorrow and grief over sin. For God there is no grief over His intended actions toward man, but rather a feeling of compassion and pity, a relief that the course of action can now be changed.” (Page 601)
“Prophecy is bringing the word of God to bear upon the problems of men. Prophecy is not only a foretelling but a forthtelling. Here Ezekiel speaks forth the promise of Jehovah to resurrect His people from the grave of their shattered hopes. God’s word is the source of spiritual vitality.” (Page 467)
. . . A commentary whose distinctives justify its existence…based on recent scholarship and couched in contemporary terms. . . The text includes helpful discussions of first-century customs and historical backgrounds, as well as an enlightening use of the Greek text, always explained in terms understandable to one who reads only English.
—Dr. Donald W. Burdick, Conservative Baptist Seminary
. . . A welcome contribution to the growing body of contemporary religious literature stemming from the Wesleyan-Arminian theological position. . . representing sound scholarship, with faithfulness to vital evangelical concepts. . .
—Dr. Hugh C. Benner, Superintendent, Church of the Nazarene
Couched in contemporary terms and based on recent scholarship, the Wesleyan Bible Commentary is a significant contribution to the field of biblical studies.
—Dr. Gordon Zimmerman, Taylor University
This commentary bridges a gap between the times and writings of such men as John and Charles Wesley, Adam Clarke, and Daniel Steel. . . and its practicality and relevance. . . make it extremely valuable for both ministry and laity.
—Dr. Kenneth E. Geiger, United Missionary Church
The Wesleyan Bible Commentary takes full advantage of the latest and best information available to present-day Bible scholars. . .
—Dr. Harold B. Kuhn, Asbury Theological Seminary
- Title: Wesleyan Bible Commentary, Vol. 3: Isaiah–Malachi
- Authors: Kenneth E. Jones, Bert H. Hall, Claude A. Ries, W. Ralph Thompson, and J. Kenneth Grider
- Editor: Charles W. Carter
- Publisher: Eerdmans
- Publication Date: 1969
- Pages: 805
Kenneth E. Jones served as professor of biblical languages at Warner Pacific College. He attended Anderson College, Oberlin Graduate School of Theology, Louisville Presbyterian Seminary, and Winona Lake School of Theology. He has served at Alberta Bible Institute and Gulf Coast Bible College, and has published numerous books and commentaries. He is an ordained minister in the Anderson Church of God.
Bert H. Hall was chairman of the division of theology and Christian education at Houghton College. He attended Houghton College, Northern Baptist Theological Seminary, and New College, University of Edinburgh, Scotland.
Claude A. Ries served as a professor at Houghton College. He attended Asbury College, Syracuse University, Winona Lake School of Theology, and Northern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has taught English, Greek, and theology throughout his career, and was an ordained minister in the Rochester Conference of the Wesleyan Methodist Church of America.
W. Ralph Thompson served as chairman of the department of philosophy and religion at Spring Arbor College. He holds the A.B. and Th.B. degrees from Greenville College, the B.D. from Winona Lake School of Theology, the S.T.B. from the Biblical Seminary in New York, the M.A. from Ball State University, and the Th.M. and Th.D. degrees from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary. He was an ordained minister in the Free Methodist Church, a member of the American Academy of Religion, the Evangelical Theological Society, the National Holiness Association, and the Wesleyan Theological Society.
J. Kenneth Grider was professor of theology at Nazarene Theological Seminary. He attended Olivet Nazarene College, Nazarene Theological Seminary, Drew University, Glasgow University, and Oxford University. He also held positions as Associate Professor of Theology at Pasadena College and Hurlet Nazarene College. Grider has authored numerous books and articles, and is an ordained minister in the Church of the Nazarene.